Things to do in The Yorks
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York’s Wild Kingdom
If you have children, you may want to visit York’s Wild Kingdom, the state’s largest zoo.
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Jefferds’ Tavern Visitor Center
Historic York was called Agamenticus by its pre-colonial Native American inhabitants. British colonials settled York in 1624, and it was chartered as a city in 1641. The Old York Historical Society is proud of the town’s historic buildings and has preserved several of them as a museum of the town’s history. The historic buildings include the School House, dating from the mid-18th century. The Old Gaol (jail) gives a vivid impression of crime and punishment two centuries ago. The Emerson-Wilcox House is a museum of New England decorative arts and the Elizabeth Perkins House was a wealthy family’s summer home. The John Hancock warehouse preserves the town’s industrial…
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Old York Buildings & Historical Society
Historic York was called Agamenticus by its pre-colonial Native American inhabitants. British colonials settled York in 1624, and it was chartered as a city in 1641. The Old York Historical Society is proud of the town’s historic buildings and has preserved several of them as a museum of the town’s history. The historic buildings include the School House, dating from the mid-18th century. The Old Gaol (jail) gives a vivid impression of crime and punishment two centuries ago. The Emerson-Wilcox House is a museum of New England decorative arts and the Elizabeth Perkins House was a wealthy family’s summer home. The John Hancock warehouse preserves the town’s industrial…
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Harbor Adventures
Harbor Adventures offers a chance to explore this scenic coastline by sea kayak or by mountain bike. Popular kayaking options include the two-hour harbor tour ($39), the sunset tour ($34) and the lobster luncheon ($67), which consists of paddling along Chauncey Creek and around Kittery Point peninsula before docking for crustaceans.
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Fox’s Lobster House
Although there’s a broader selection of restaurants in Ogunquit, Fox’s has history (it’s been around since 1966) and is worth seeking out for scrumptious lobster, fresh seafood dishes and homemade blueberry pie. It’s beautifully set on the waterfront with views of Nubble lighthouse.
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